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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y286 PURMOT history

Y286 PUR is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 238,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

Y286 PUR green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
238,733 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 PUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 PUR was last recorded at 238,733 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,728 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 238,733 miles
  • 2022 – 226,843 miles
  • 2021 – 220,066 miles
  • 2020 – 207,804 miles
  • 2019 – 193,388 miles
  • 2018 – 188,591 miles
  • 2017 – 181,875 miles
  • 2016 – 176,853 miles
  • 2015 – 171,252 miles
  • 2014 – 162,449 miles
  • 2013 – 150,867 miles
  • 2012 – 139,098 miles
  • 2009 – 138,830 miles
  • 2008 – 138,687 miles
  • 2007 – 133,867 miles
  • 2006 – 123,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,733 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing outer edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,733 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    238,733 miles
    Test number
    414268706509
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing outer edge

  2. Fail238,728 miles (+11,885)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,728 miles
    Test number
    193966064330
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing outer edge

  3. Pass226,843 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    226,843 miles
    Test number
    247554285839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail226,792 miles (+6,726)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,792 miles
    Test number
    413366243785
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass220,066 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    220,066 miles
    Test number
    424246882666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail219,984 miles (+12,180)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,984 miles
    Test number
    541633884741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass207,804 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    207,804 miles
    Test number
    255629188651
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail207,797 miles (+14,409)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,797 miles
    Test number
    753455756944
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass193,388 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    244307434838
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail193,388 miles (+4,797)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    923302588213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass188,591 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    188,591 miles
    Test number
    687427228132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Fail188,591 miles (+43)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,591 miles
    Test number
    304363663936
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Fail188,548 miles (+6,673)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,548 miles
    Test number
    157366832306
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass181,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    181,875 miles
    Test number
    744701640838
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens cracked.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Fail181,875 miles (+5,022)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,875 miles
    Test number
    866665020681
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens cracked.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  16. Pass176,853 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    176,853 miles
    Test number
    492592271852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  17. Fail176,853 miles (+5,601)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,853 miles
    Test number
    681943215247
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding on slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  18. Fail171,252 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,252 miles
    Test number
    556575115196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass171,252 miles (+8,803)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    171,252 miles
    Test number
    585705115155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass162,449 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    162,449 miles
    Test number
    348432024123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust mount adrift
    • NoteWiper blades split

  21. Fail162,449 miles (+11,582)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,449 miles
    Test number
    455751424140
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust mount adrift
    • NoteWiper blades split

  22. Pass150,867 miles (+11,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    150,867 miles
    Test number
    206645303168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,098 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    555219982068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass138,830 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    924203679219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass138,687 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    138,687 miles
    Test number
    873785348245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass133,867 miles (+10,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    300926337401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass123,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    123,611 miles
    Test number
    321924236453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 PUR

Does Y286 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 PUR expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 PUR?
The MOT on Y286 PUR expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 PUR done?
Y286 PUR was recorded at 238,733 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 6,678 miles a year.
Has Y286 PUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 PUR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y286 PUR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y286 PUR find?
Y286 PUR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear, and 3 more.

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